Finding Hidden Construction Defects

Constructions defects can be challenging because once the drywall is up and the brand new paint is on, you simply can't see them. They may be hidden behind or inside of walls or flooring.

Looks good from the outside,
but the inside shows missing grout.

It is not uncommon for a thermal imaging scan to find missing insulation in the walls - or missing or improperly installed insulation around plumbing lines or pipes. Missing insulation can lead to obvious issues like higher energy bills but in some areas, it can result in physical damage because water in pipes or plumbing lines can freeze.

Would you know this much
insulation was simply - missing?

Water from plumbing leaks can migrate much further than anticipated, which means that initial remediation efforts may not be adequate. Another issue involving water lines are defects in valves or connections. Again, you can't "see" these issues with the naked eye until water damage or mold overgrowth occurs. Infrared imaging can detect missing insulation by identifying temperature fluctuations. Plumbing and other leaks can be identified by a thermal scan, but more importantly, can be traced both to the source and to the end of the intrusion.

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*Ideas for this blog entry derived from:
Infrared Applications in the Fields of Forensic & Construction Defect Engineering, Fronapfel, E.L. & Amhaus, E.G., InfraMation 2003, ITC 092 A 2003-08-15